Abstract
Report Scope and Methodology
This report examines China' s macroeconomic trends, investment environment, glass fiber industry structure and capacity, production and demand, enduse market consumption trends, distribution channels and trading companies, major research institutes and principal industry participants. Longterm forecasts for major glass fiber production and demand are included. Key Chinese glass fiber producers, major end-users are profiled and listed in the producer directory section.
Both primary and secondary research was done in China in order to access up-to-date government publications, market information and industry data. Data were collected from the Chinese government publications, Chinese Chemical industry associations including Chinese glass fiber industry associations, local government' s chemical industry bureaus, glass fiber industry publications, and our in-house databases. Interviews were conducted with Chinese industry experts, university professors, and glass fiber producers in China.
Historical data include 1996, 2001 and 2006. Longterm development trends are projected to the years 2011 and 2016. Economic models and quantitative methods are applied in this report to project market demand and industry trends. Metric system is used and values are presented in either Yuan (RMB, current price) and/or US dollars. Exchange rate for 2006 is based on the annual average rate (about 7.9 Yuan per US dollar). The word "demand" is used interchangeably with "consumption" and "output" is used interchangeably with "production". Totals may not add due to rounding.
Executive Summary
China has experienced over two decades of high economic growth, which has been stimulated by the consecutive increases of industrial output, consumer consumption and capital investment. China' s GDP has been growing at 11% per annum. National industry output has been advancing at 10.3% annually and will continue to sustain a strong growth into the next decade. The fast-growing middle class is creating an enormous consumer society. As the fastest-growing economy in the world, the emerging market has attracted the attention of investors and corporations around the world for the last two decades.
To deepen the reform of state-owned enterprises is a long-term task and needs great efforts. The reform of state-owned economy has witnessed rapid changes in both economic and social aspects. The introduction of foreign advanced technology and capitals will continue to be favored by the Chinese government and business community. New ways will be adopted to utilize foreign investment, including mergers, acquisition, and investment funds and securities investment. China will continue to improve its investment environment in the areas of legal system, intellectual property protection, foreign trade and investment regulation, infrastructure and financial system. China is the second largest foreign investment recipient after the United States in the world today. Given its vast market, the country provides tremendous opportunities for investment and trade both for the present and future.
Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION
- Report Scope and Methodology
- Executive Summary
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
- Economic Outlook
- Key Economic Indicators
- Industrial Output
- Population and Labor
- Foreign Investment
- Foreign Trade
- Financial and Tax Regulations
- Banking System and Regulations
- Foreign Exchange
- Taxes, Tariff and Custom Duties
III. GLASS FIBERS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
- Glass Fiber Industry Structure
- Market Size
- Market Growth Drivers
- Glass Fiber Industry Capacity
- Major Producer Facility Locations
- Major Producer Facility Output and Capacity
- Market Share of Key Producers
- Labor Costs
- Potential Entrants
- Major End-Users
- Major Distributors
- Major Foreign Investments
- Technology Development
IV. GLASS FIBERS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
- Overview
- Demand of Glass Fiber by Region in 2004
- Glass Fibers Production and Demand
- Textile Glass Fiber
- Reinforcement Glass Fiber
- Glass Fibers Imports and Exports
- Pricing Trends
V. GLASS FIBERS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
- Glass Fibers Markets Outlook Overview
- Electrical and Electronic Products
- Electrical and Electronic Products Market Outlook
- Glass Fibers Consumption in Electrical and Electronic Products
- Automobiles
- Automobile Market Outlook
- Glass Fibers Consumption in Automobiles
- Construction
- Construction Market Outlook
- Glass Fibers Consumption in Construction
- Industrial Products
- Industrial Products Market Outlook
- Glass Fibers Consumption in Industrial Products
- Consumer Products
- Consumer Products Market Outlook
- Glass Fibers Consumption in Consumer Products
- Other Glass Fibers Markets
VI. MARKETING STRATEGIES
- Distribution System in China
- China' s Distribution System
- Biocides Distribution Channels
- Transportation and Freight Infrastructure
- Communications
- Market Entry Channels
- Exporting to China
- Export Market Overview
- Chinese Trading Practice
- Chemical Trade Companies
- Import Restrictions in China
- Technology Licensing
- Technology Licensing Overview
- Intellectual Property Protection
- Joint Venture
- Joint Venture Overview
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Wholly Owned Enterprises
- Foreign Wholly Owned Enterprises Overview
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Other Market Entry Channels
- Setting up Sales Offices
- Selling to China Through Attending Trade Fairs
- Contacting Chinese Companies
- Advertising
- Exporting to China
- Market Entry Strategies
- Understanding Differences
- Business Practice Differences
- Knowledge of Regulations and Restrictions
- Dealing with Governments
VII. GLASS FIBERS PRODUCER DIRECTORY
- Glass Fiber Producer Profiles
- Distributors
- Trading Companies
- Research Institutions and Associations
- Major End-Users
LIST OF TABLES
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Economic Outlook Summary
- Glass Fibers Supply and Demand Summary
II. MARKET ENVIRONMENT
- Key Economic Indicators
- Industrial Output
- Population and Labor Force Trends
- Foreign Investment and Loans
- Foreign Trade
- III. GLASS FIBERS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
- China Glass Fiber Industry Capacities in 2004
- Major Producer Facility Locations
- Major Producer Output and Capacity
- Market Share of Key Producers
- Types of Glass Fibers by Major Producers
- Major End-Users
- Major Foreign Investments
IV. GLASS FIBERS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
- Overview
- Demand of Glass Fiber by Region in 2004
- Total Glass Fibers Production and Demand
- Textile Glass Fiber
- Reinforcement Glass Fiber
- Glass Fibers Imports and Exports
V. GLASS FIBERS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
- Total Glass Fibers Markets Outlook Overview
- Electrical and Electronic Products Market Outlook
- Glass Fibers Consumption in Electrical and Electronic Products
- Automobile Market Outlook
- Glass Fibers Consumption in Automobiles
- Construction Market Outlook
- Glass Fibers Consumption in Construction
- Industrial Products Market Outlook
- Glass Fibers Consumption in Industrial Products
- Consumer Products Market Outlook
- Glass Fibers Consumption in Consumer Products
- Other Glass Fibers Markets
LIST OF CHARTS
- Glass Fibers Production and Demand Summary
- China' s GDP and Industrial Output
- Industrial Output by Ownership
- Foreign Investments and Loans
- China' s Imports and Exports
- Glass Fibers Capacity in China
- Glass Fiber Output and Capacity in China
- Glass Fibers Capacity, Output and Demand
- Glass Fibers Production
- China' s Glass Fiber Production by Type in 2004
- Textile Glass Fiber Production and Demand
- Reinforcement Glass Fiber Production and Demand
- Glass Fibers Exports and Imports
- Glass Fibers Demand by Market in 2009
